Study in Uk
About UK
The United Kingdom (UK), also called Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, located off the mainland. It is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The UK includes the island of Great Britain, part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands. It covers an area of 94,354 square miles (244,376 km²). Northern Ireland shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland.
The UK has a strong and diverse economy, driven by sectors like finance, technology, healthcare, and manufacturing. London remains a global financial center, and the country is a hub for innovation and trade. The UK enjoys a high standard of living, with continued growth in various industries and global influence.
English is the dominant language in the UK, spoken by around 95% of the population. The remaining 5% speak a variety of languages, including Polish and Welsh, due to the country’s diverse immigrant communities. This reflects the multicultural nature of the UK, with many languages enriching its social fabric.
Why Study in UK?
The UK provides world-class education with renowned institutions, research excellence, diverse courses, global recognition, and a supportive learning environment.
The UK offers a wide range of study options, including undergraduate, postgraduate, vocational programs, and specialized courses across various fields.
universities have flexible admission criteria, accepting students with or without English language proficiency and considering those with lower scores.
UK universities offer shorter degree programs, such as three-year bachelor’s and one-year master’s, allowing faster entry into careers.
The UK allows students to work part-time during their studies, providing financial support and valuable work experience opportunities.
Studying in the UK gives international students a language advantage by immersing them in an English-speaking environment, helping improve their language skills. This
boosts their confidence and fluency, which is valuable for global career opportunities.
international students receive high visa approval rates in the UK due to strong university support, clear requirements, and financial stability.
Types of University in UK.
Traditional Universities
Old and ancient universities also known as Red Brick Universities
Prestigious and High Ranked
Research Focused
Offering a wide variety of subjects and specializations
Ex. Durham University, University of Sheffield, University of Bristol, University of Glasgow, University of Birmingham, University of Leicester
Modern Universities
Polytechnics or other educational institutions which were given
university status post 1992Focused on applied learning rather than research with excellent
Industry tie-upsEx. Anglia Ruskin University, Coventry University, University of
East London, Northumbria University, Middlesex University)
Top 10 Universities in UK
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University Name
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QS Rank 2024
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Times Rank 2024
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The Guardian Rank 2024
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CUG Rank 2024
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University of Cambridge
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2
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5
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3
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1
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University of Oxford
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3
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1
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2
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2
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Imperial College of London
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6
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8
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5
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5
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University College London
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9
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22
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8
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9
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University of Edinburgh
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22
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30
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14
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15
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University of Manchester
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32
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51
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24
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22
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King's College London
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40
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38
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23
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24
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London School of Economics and
Political Science
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45
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46
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4
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3
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University of Bristol
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55
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81
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17
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16
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University of Glasgow
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76
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87
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13
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28
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Intakes Available in UK
Major Intake:
Fall Intake – September/October
Spring Intake – January/February
Minor Intake:
Mid Intake- April/May/Jun/July
Approve English language test in UK
Post study work permit and PR
After completion of a Bachelor’s / Master’s degree, students are eligible to apply for 2 years POST STUDY WORK permit in the UK.
During the 2 years work permit, the student is required to do 1- year field job or earn £38,700 per annum, then the student is entitled with 5 years of additional work permit
- After completion of 5 years of work permit the students are eligible to apply for their
Upon receiving the degree from the university, students are required to fill the online application form for the post study work permit
Categorization and Duration of Qualifications
DURATION OF PROGRAMS
The biggest advantage of UK education in comparison to other educational destinations worldwide is that UK provides programs of shorter duration.
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Bachelors
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3 years (4 years in Scotland)
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Masters
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1 year ( 2 years with placement / internship also
available)
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Bachelors with
Sandwich year
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4 years (1 year of internship after completing the
2nd year)
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Integrated Masters
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4 years (5 years in Scotland)
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Integrated Masters
with a Sandwich Year
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5 years (UG and PG Combined with 1 year of internship
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Level of Program
- A Foundation course is a one-year preparation course for international students who need additional English
language and academic preparation for entry into the first year of a Bachelor’s degree at a UK university - A Foundation degree is a two-year combined academic and vocational qualification, equivalent to two years of
Bachelor’s degree and is a stand-alone degree.
- International Year 1 (IY1 Diploma): IY1 is a one-year program for students who are not eligible for direct entry to
a Bachelor’s program and it leads to 2″d year of a Bachelor’s degree - HNC: An HNC (Higher National Certificate) is a one-year course, equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s
degree. - HND: An HND (Higher National Diploma) is a two-year course, equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s
degree. This qualification can be used to gain entry into universities in the final year of a
Bachelor’s degree.
- A Pre-Masters program is for international students who need to improve and develop their academics, research and seminar skills ahead of a Master’s degree. This course vanies in length from ten weeks to twelve
weeks. It offers a route to a postgraduate degree in several disciplines and is suitable for students who: - Do not meet the academic requirements for admission into a postgraduate course.
- Want to change the discipline from undergraduate degree to postgraduate degree.
Entry Criteria for Pathway Courses
- Minimum 40-50% in standard 12th.
- Minimum 50-55% in standard 12th.
- Minimum 50% required in Bachelor’s degree
- Student needs to have a UKVI IELTS for all the above-mentioned courses
(Except for Navitas & OIEG, which requires IELTS score of 5.5 with no band
less than 5.5)
Extended Degree & Accelerated Degree
- Extended degree offer an alternative entry-route with lower
entry requirements into higher education than traditional undergraduate programs.
A degree with foundation year is known as Extended Degree and is usually of 4 years.
- An Extended Masters provides a bridging route for students who don’t meet the initial entry requirements for a Master’s degree.
Once completed, student will progress to a Masters which usually takes a full
academic year to study.
- Accelerated degrees let student fast-track their study and graduate in just
two years. - Accelerated degrees (also known as two-year degrees, or three-year degrees in Scotland) are full
bachelor’s degrees (undergraduate courses) student can complete in a condensed time period. - They have the same amount of course content as traditional degrees, but student will have shorter
and fewer holidays so they can complete the course quicker. Course structures will vary from
university to university.
Masters of Business Administration
- Fresher’s MBA
- MBA for students having work experience
- Mature Entry MBA
- Recent graduates with no work experience can apply for an MBA for freshers.
- Students with a Bachelor’s degree and work experience of 2 to 5 years can apply for these MBA courses.
- Students who do not have a formal Bachelor’s degree qualification can still pursue an MBA in the UK
- The entry requirement for such students is
Pass in Standard 12 - Students age should be minimum of 25 years
- Work experience of at least 7+ years at managerial level.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
In general, the English Language requirement as per UKVI is CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) Level B2 which is equivalent to a minimum 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each section in IELTS.
IELTS waiver is available : in many of the universities if the student has secured more than 65%-70% marks in 12th Standard English.
Pre-Sessional English Language : program is also offered for students who do not meet the IELTS requirements of a particular course at a University.
Entry Criteria for Bachelor's
Type of University
High Ranked Universities
Middle Ranked Universities
Low Ranked Universities
Entry Requirements
70% & above in 12th Standard
60%-70% in 12th Standard
55% – 60% in 12th Standard
- For Engineering degrees, a score of 60% – 85% is required in Mathematics and Physics in 12th Standard depending on the university.
- For Business degrees a score of 55% – 85% is required in Mathematics depending on the University and other relevant subjects in 12th standard with few exceptions where theMathematics score in 10th Standard is considered.
- Similarly, for other degrees minimum subject specific scores may be required in 12th Standard.
- IELTS requirement ranges from 6.0 / 6.5 with no band less than 5.5 depending upon the course and the University.
Entry Criteria for Master's
Type of University
High Ranked Universities
Middle Ranked Universities
Low Ranked Universities
Entry Requirements
60% & above in Bachelor’s
55-65% in Bachelor’s
50-55% in Bachelor’s
IELTS requirement ranges from 6.0/6.5 with no band less than 5.5 depending upon the course and the University.
Some UK Universities also accepts MOI -Medium of Instruction from graduating University to waive off the IELTS. MOI is not accepted to waive off IELTS for Bachelors.
Cost to study in the UK
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Estimated cost to be incurred by a student for a year of study
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1£= INR 100/- (Approx.)
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Particulars
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Amount in £
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Amount in Rs.
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Exam Fees (IELTS- General/ Academic)
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17,000
(For UKVI IELTS 17,250) |
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Tuition Fees
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14,000
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14,00,000
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Imperial College of London
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6
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8
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Living Cost
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9,600
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9,60,000
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Visa Fees
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490
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53,972
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National Health Service (£776 per year + £388)
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1164
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1,16,400
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King's College London
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40
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38
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London School of Economics and
Political Science
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45
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46
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Total
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25,47,372
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Less Part Time Earnings
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6,000
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6,00,000
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Net Cost
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19,47,372
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Assistantships/Scholarships
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Yes
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Nature of Part Time Jobs
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Off campus 20 hrs. per week
During Vacation 40 hrs. per week |
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AMOUNT REQUIRED TO BE SHOWN
University Inside London
£1483*9=£13,347 (Living Expense)
University Outside London
£1l36*9=£10,224(Living Expense)
If the student pays 60% of the Tuition fees, then add the remaining fees to the above funds.
FORMULA: 1 year of tuition fees + 9 months of living expense-Deposit Amount to be paid
Example: Total Tuition fees: £15,000
Living Expense of1 year : £13,347
Deposit Payment paid: £5,000
Funds required to
apply for CAS letter: £15,000 + £13,347 -£5000 (Required to be shown to apply for CAS letter till visa is received)
HOW TO SHOW THE FUNDS
SAVING ACCOUNT
Saving A/C on student name or His/her parent's name
Bank Balance certificate with a specified balance should be for 28 consecutive days
Bank statement for last 1 month
FIXED DEPOSIT
Fixed deposit on student name or His/her parent's name
FD certificate with maturity date after the intake start date
FD cover letter with specified balance should be for 28 consecutive days
EDUCATION LOAN
Education loan approval letter on student name
Loan approval letter from the bank on the original letterhead. The disbursement term will begin upon receiving a valid UK VISA.
Documents must be signed by officials from the financial institution or bank, including the branch manager’s signature & stamp along with his/her visiting card
Document checklist for UK
- Passport Copy (first and last Page)
- 10th Mark sheet & Certificate
- 12th Mark sheet & Certificate
- Diploma/Bachelors / Masters All Semesters Mark sheets & Transcripts
- Diploma / Bachelor’s / Master’s Completion Certificate
- IELTS/TOEFL (6.0-6.5/70-90) Score Card (If Low Bands Then Need UKVI IELTS) / ΜΟΙ
- Letter of Recommendations – 02
- GAP details (If the student is having GAP, then provide GAP Details)
- CV with the Contact number and email ID of the student
- Statement of Purpose
UK STUDENT VISA PROCESS
Applications in 4 to 5 universities (Application fees waiver)
Conditional offer letter turnaround time: 3 to 4 weeks
- Submission of any pending documents required by the university
- Acceptance of the conditional offer letter
- Deposit payment ranging from 2,000 GBP to 5,000 GBP (Depends on the university)
- Skype interview from the university.
If interview is not cleared….
- If interview is not cleared, some universities provide another chance to clear the interview
- If 2nd chance is not provided, the process for refund of the deposit should be initiated
If interview is cleared from university, then
> Proceed further with the second payment
> Show 28 days old funds
> Submit the Medical Certificate
> If there is a change in name, then submit a Same Name Affidavit
> 10 to 15 days turn over time for CAS
DOCUMENT REQUIRED FOR CAS LETTER
- Unconditional offer letter from the University
- Interview Cleared result
- Tuition fees payment receipt
- ATAS Certificate (If required)
- Financial Documents
- Medical report – Tuberculosis Test
- Student Birth Certificate in English (If funds in parents’ account)
- Parents’ signed consent letter (If funds are in the parents’ account)
- Same name affidavit (If name change in any document)
- TAT for CAS Process 12-15 Working days
VISA FILING AFTER RECEIVING CAS
- Verify the details mentioned in the CAS letter.
- In case of any mistake in the CAS letter, inform the university immediately after receiving the updated CAS, apply for Visa.
- Fill out the Visa form online from https://www.gov.uk/student-visa.
- Make the payment of the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) of INR 127000 approx (£1,035 per year) Per year, leading to the payment of the VFS visa embassy fee of INR 54,000 approx (£490 per year).
- Payment mode for both categories of fees is through CREDIT CARD ONLY with international transactions enabled on the same (No debit cards, No Online Payment, No net banking).
- Once the payments are done, book the date for submitting biometrics to the nearest VFS Centre.
- Arrange and submit all the hard copies of documents when you visit for biometrics.
- Pay charges for document scanning, passport courier charges and SMS services (INR 2000-2500).
- All Original hard copies will be returned to the students and only the passport will be retained by the embassy.
AFTER RECEIVING THE VISA
- The student will receive an email and a text message that the passport is being dispatched
- In the passport, the stamping of the visa will be for 3 months + Biometric Residential Permit (BRP) letter with remaining visa and address of the post office for collecting the BRP card
- Students need to travel before the start date of the course
- Within 10 days upon reaching the UK, students are required to collect their BRP card from the address mentioned in the BRP letter
- Visa will be issued for the whole program length + 4 months
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